Learn to ride a Harley® at the Farrow Co Harley-Davidson® riding school in Ohio.
If you’re ready to experience the unique thrill of riding your motorcycle for the first time, there’s no better place to learn than the New Rider Course at Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy. Experienced riders, take your skills to the next level with the Skilled Rider Course. Available only at Authorized H-D® Dealerships.
When you take a New Rider Course at the Riding Academy you’ll:
Designed solely for experienced riders, this eight-hour 1- or 2-day course is taught by dedicated Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) and H-D Certified Coaches.
You’ll learn advanced tips and techniques to help you own the road.
When you’re done, you’ll not only ride with more confidence than ever, you’ll earn an MSF Basic RiderCourseSM 2 Completion Card that may qualify you for a discount on motorcycle insurance.
Get the details about the Motorcycle Safety Foundation e-course. The MSF e-course will help you feel prepared for your first day of class. Check if your state requires this e-course.
Riders who complete the Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy Course can take advantage of special financing options which include no down payment or rates as low as 3.49%* and flexible terms.
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Having the best experience in class requires appropriate motorcycle gear. Check out what you should bring on day one.
The H-D® dealer where you sign up for the course will determine the exact cost.
You'll need a valid automobile driver's license or learner's permit, and have the ability to ride a bicycle.
You'll need to bring the following:
For the riding portion, the H-D® dealer will provide you with a Harley-Davidson®motorcycle suited for the course.
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Contact your local Harley-Davidson Dealer with any questions you have about Riding Academy
You must attend the entire course and participate. You must come to class with all the required safety gear and have completed the MSF online E-Course (if required by your state) and pass the riding evaluation at the end of the range sessions.
Yes. A lunch break is incorporated to all full days of Riding Academy.
Yes. However, we recommend that all riders take the Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Class to learn the rules of the road
Contact your dealer as soon as possible to get rescheduled into another class. There may be additional fees to change classes, consult with your dealer.
Riding Academy classes take place rain or shine, hot or cold. Be ready for whatever your local weather might have in store for you. In the event of dangerous weather, the class will be halted. Arrangements will be made to adjust the schedule around the weather if possible. Consult with your Coaches and or Academy Manager if weather results in a class being rescheduled or cancelled.
Yes! The bike you try is a 100% street-ready Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.
